Description: “Presidential Candidates 1980” forum with Sen. Edward Kennedy. Talks about his family and political upbringing. Responds to questions about treating women as objects, and about adversity and tragedy in his background. Senator Kennedy states that a presidency should be all inclusive in terms of opportunity and diversity in background and experience. He explains how the adversities he has overcome in the past would increase his effectiveness as President. Panelists are Chris Lydon (WGBH-TV), James Doyle (Newsweek), David Broder (Washington Post).
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/12/1980
Description: John Anderson press conference before Massachusetts primary. He thanks his supporters and the audience cheers him. Edward Kennedy press conference at the Parker House. He talks about the need to improve the U.S. economy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/05/1980